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Gov. Bill Ritter today announced the appointments and re-appointments of six Coloradans to the Colorado Transportation Commission, which establishes policies and priorities for the Department of Transportation.

For terms expiring July 1, 2011, the nominees are: • Jeanne J. Erickson of Evergreen to represent the 2nd Transportation District • Heather Barry of Westminster to represent the 4th Transportation District • Bill Kaufman of Windsor to represent the 5th Transportation District (re-appointment) • George Krawzoff of Steamboat Springs to represent the 6th Transportation District • Leslie W. Gruen of Colorado Springs to represent the 9th Transportation District • Kimbra Killin of Holyoke to represent the 11th Transportation District (re-appointment)

“As we continue to build a safe, modern and efficient transportation system, the people of Colorado will be extremely well-served by these new and returning transportation commissioners,” Gov. Ritter said. “They will provide the leadership we need to meet the 21st century road, highway, transit, air and other transportation challenges facing Colorado today and in the years to come.”

The Colorado Transportation Commission began as a three-member Highway Commission in 1909 to approve highway work and distribute funds. Today, as an 11-member commission, it allocates funding and sets goals and policy for the Colorado Department of Transportation.

“I welcome the new and returning commissioners and thank those departing commissioners for their years of service and their commitment to improving transportation in Colorado,” said CDOT Executive Director Russell George. “Serving on the commission requires hard work and long hours. We are fortunate to have citizens who care enough about transportation to volunteer their time and expertise for the betterment of Colorado.”